Student Success. Academic Excel “Barbara and I decided that we wanted to give back to an institution that has given us a lot of opportunity through education. Conversations we had about how we could best help University of Wyoming College of Business students led to our endowment of the Mendicino Chair in Sales and Salesmanship. Having knowledgeable faculty to educate our students is the linchpin of the college and we are proud to have been able to help provide UW students with an opportunity to be educated in a unique field by an exceptional new faculty member.� - Frank Mendicino B.S. 1962, Business Administration; J.D. 1970
“As a graduate, donor, and trustee I recognize the value of continuous improvement and continuous support of our College of Business. Through the support of so many generous alumni and friends the aesthetic parts of our college remain in immaculate condition, while behind the scenes technology advancements are constantly made to keep our students up-todate with the highest industry benchmarks. I am always willing to invest in the University of Wyoming College of Business, as I know that my investment is truly in the future business leaders of the world.�
- Dick Scarlett B.S. 1964, Business Administration
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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The Jonah Bank Atrium Generously funded by the McMurry Foundation
Our College of Business was founded in 1899 as the University of Wyoming School of Commerce and Industry. While business programs have changed over the years, our college remains firmly committed to a tradition of excellence. This includes dedication to excellence in teaching, internationally recognized intellectual contributions, integration of teaching with scholarship, and service that has tangible impacts on the state and professional community. Through these efforts, our College of Business is an AACSB internationally accredited institution—an industry standard of excellence that is achieved by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide. Our College of Business is home to over 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students. It features academic disciplines including: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, and an MBA Program. Our college also houses its own career center, a student internship program, and a focus on experiential learning, each of which is instrumental in maintaining our college’s link with the business world.
“Students enter college with big dreams, great expectations, and some nervousness about the daunting challenges that lay before them. It is our job not only to educate our students in the classroom but also to help them grow and develop into confident young adults who have the necessary skills and tools to achieve their dreams. To do this, we focus our time and effort on creating transformational learning experiences for our students. Good college education goes beyond discipline-specific knowledge—the key is to help students think critically, organize effectively, communicate clearly, and act ethically.” - Sanjay Putrevu College of Business Dean
Undergraduate Studies Accounting
Economics
Finance
The objective of our accounting degree is to provide students with the educational background for a career in the accounting profession. Our program, focuses not only on the procedures and conventions followed but, more importantly, on developing the professional skills essential to success. Our B.S. in Accounting prepares students to enter the work force or to enroll in our M.S. in accounting program. Students will explore all aspects of accounting: accounting information systems, financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, and auditing.
An excellent economics education and fine professional training accompany a degree in business economics from our College of Business. Students focus on problem analysis and management skills within and outside of the business world. Our economics students and faculty examine issues that matter locally and resonate around the globe, including environmental policy, natural resources, energy, market organization, trade, and economic development.
Coursework to complete our degree in finance is designed to provide students with a strong understanding of how financial decisions are made and used within the business world. The coursework is applicable not only to students wishing to understand the financial management of business concerns but also to students considering careers in government or the nonprofit sector. Students may choose to specialize in bank management, corporate finance, applied investment management, or quantitative financial analysis.
Minors Accounting Economics Finance
Management
Marketing
Management students study the activities and operations that bring together human, financial, material, and information resources. Graduates will have knowledge of the business world and the tools to successfully manage organizational operations. Our program is designed to provide students the opportunity to major in management and to create a concentration in one of the following areas: management consulting, entrepreneurship, supply chain management, and human resource management. Our management program prepares students for professions in both business and government.
Marketing embraces both highly specialized and technical occupations such as merchandising, consumer and product research, as well as general fields such as retailing, advertising, and professional selling. Our program provides the opportunity to major in marketing and, at the same time, to create a concentration in one of the following areas: sustainability and global markets, customer experience management, sales, or supply chain management. A marketing degree combines the skills to create, communicate, and distribute value to the customer.
Business Decision Science Entrepreneurship International Business Management Marketing Marketing Communications Sustainable Business Practices
MBA Fast Facts
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2:1 Faculty
Student Ratio
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Graduate Studies MBA Program Energy Management MBA If someone enjoys solving unstructured energy business problems, our energy management MBA is for them. Students are well versed in macro energy economics and terminology. They gain a solid contextual understanding of energy businesses across industry segments. General MBA also available.
International MBA In partnership with Pforzheim University in Germany, our College of Business offers a joint MBA program where students receive an MBA from both universities. Students spend their first year in Laramie completing core courses and the second year in Germany completing additional coursework and a thesis.
Online MBA
Dual MBA Programs
Our innovative curriculum is specifically designed for experienced business professionals interested in a program that fits their busy schedule. We offer 100% online quality instruction by experienced faculty which enhances students understanding of business disciplines and their application with an emphasis on teamwork and leadership skills. Energy concentration also available.
Our College of Business MBA program offers three on-campus options for dualdegree-seeking students: a JD/ MBA, a M.S. in engineering/ MBA, and a PharmD/MBA. These programs provide students the ability to be more flexible and versatile in their careers. By honing in on a specified field with a strong business acumen, students differentiate themselves from other professionals entering the market place.
s Master’s Degrees Master’s in Accounting
program boast an above 90% placement rate upon graduation.
Our M.S. in accounting program is designed to further student knowledge about both corporate and public accounting. Our program helps satisfy the 150hour requirement Wyoming has to sit for the CPA exam while preparing students to pass it. The coursework is typically completed in one full year, and students in our
Master’s in Economics Our Economics students have a flexible program with four areas of concentration: environmental and natural resources, industrial organization, international trade and development, and financial economics.
Master’s in Finance Our finance students learn high-level quantitative research skills that prepare them for career opportunities as analysts and researchers of financial markets. They are also well prepared for a PhD program. Our state-of-the-art trading room is equipped with all of the latest technology, and students are educated by faculty with real-world experience.
Doctoral Studies PhD in Marketing The first program of its kind in the Rocky Mountain region, our marketing PhD revolves around sustainable business practices. Our program provides the skills to excel in marketing. The collegial and supportive department environment allows students to connect with faculty members and fellow students
on high-level research projects that are oftentimes interdisciplinary with core social sciences or environment and natural resource studies.
PhD in Economics Our economics department is ranked the most productive economics faculty in the country in research output and eighth in the nation based
on research productivity. Three faculty members are ranked among the top 5% of economists globally, and three faculty have been recognized for lifetime achievements to the field of environmental economics. Students in the program feed off of the research energy in the department and are encouraged to participate as much as they want.
Experiential Learning Our business students participate in opportunities outside of the classroom curriculum and become immediate contributors to the organizations they join following graduation. These experiential learning opportunities are available to undergraduate and graduate students, implementing the concepts they learn in the classroom in actual business environments.
Jackson Leadership Summit
The Jackson Leadership Summit is provided solely for our MBA students to attend a panel discussion with corporate leaders in Jackson, Wyoming. Students attend a dinner, spend a full day with the panel learning about global strategy, and then raft the Snake River.
Speaker Series
Our College of Business’s list of high-level industry contacts are leveraged throughout the education process. Freshman through MBA candidates regularly meet with C-level executives from organizations such as Black Hills Corporation, Sinclair Oil, the Baltimore Ravens, and many others. These speakers become part of a powerful network for our students, which allows for stronger mentorship and employment opportunities
On-Site Visits
Faculty and staff in our College of Business regularly organize student visits that allow conceptual topics to become more concrete, practical, and recognizable. In addition, students learn more about organizational culture to evaluate where they might want to work upon graduation. Visits range from energy industry operational facilities such as coal mines and power plants to accounting firms in the surrounding region.
Voluntary Income Tax Assistance
Our accounting students take part in the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program, providing income tax return preparation to community members. Students learn from a wide variety of tax circumstances and are officially IRS-certified, which is a great addition to their résumés.
The Ellbogen 30K Entrepreneurship Competition
Students from all University of Wyoming colleges create multidisciplinary teams that combine members from different backgrounds in order to create a successful business venture. Teams meet and network with successful entrepreneurs who serve as mentors and judges. Student entrepreneur teams have been awarded more than $329,000 in cash since the competition was founded.
Study Abroad
At the University of Wyoming, students can make overseas study a part of their regular degree programs, regardless of major or second-language skills. Students have the opportunity to spend a full academic year, a semester, or a summer abroad earning UW credit. Additionally, up to three College of Business students are chosen each year to participate in an exchange with Pforzheim University in Germany. Awardees are sponsored for all international travel and in-country living expenses, up to $5,000.
“What specifically is our college doing to prepare its students? Two words: experiential learning. Our students’ access to companies, their leaders, and real business issues has translated to meaningful connections between classroom curriculum, applied learning, and increased student placement across broad industry segments. I am often contacted by other schools seeking information about our experiential learning models. The reality is that other schools are attempting to catch up to the University of Wyoming’s College of Business.”
- Steve Farkas College of Business Assistant Dean
Career Services
Exclusive to our College of Business, the Peter M & Paula Green Johnson Career Center includes a for-credit internship program, career readiness components integrated into the curriculum, and a diverse corporate relationship portfolio providing high-level placement for all our students. Employer relationships made through the career center allow faculty to regularly update classroom curriculum to ensure that students are able to become immediate contributors to the organizations they join upon graduation. “We are proud for the opportunity to give back to the university, and particularly the College of Business. The placement process is an integral and important part of earning a business degree.� - Peter M. and Paula Green Johnson B.S. 1972, Finance; B.S. 1972 Speech Pathology and Audiology
Classroom to Corporate
Our Classroom to Corporate program is designed to ensure that every College of Business student completes a sequence of career preparedness objectives. We implement career components directly into our College of Business courses to guarantee that students make the necessary progress in their education. Graduating seniors are educated about hiring processes, benefits packages, and steps to take at their first jobs to be immediate contributors to the organizations that hire them.
UW2Career
UW2Career is a free tool that connects College of Business students to career opportunities and employers regardless of an organization’s size, location, or industry. Students can use this tool to search internship and job openings using filters such as required GPA, major, or class standing.
A Few of Our Corporate Partners
“The UW College of Business works closely with so many of our departments to ensure that their curriculum is in line with what the industry expects. Their efforts in this area make it easy to hire business graduates because you know they will come on board and make an impact on the organization right away. All of the experiential learning projects that we take part in at the College of Business really allow us to see students putting what they have learned into practice and I can tell which students we will hire almost immediately.�
- Dave Emery President and CEO of Black Hills Corporation B.S. 1985, Petroleum Engineering
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